Pressure Aging Vessel (PAV) System 230 V/50/60 Hz

The PAV is designed to simulate in-service aging of asphalt binders. The system exposes binder, aged in the RTFO to high pressure and temperature for 20 hours. During the aging period, the temperature and pressure are maintained at +/-0.3°C and +/-0.03 MPa, exceeding ASTM and AASHTO requirements.

The system is easy to use:  press the heat button, insert specimens when prompted and press the age button. Control system fully automates start-up and shut-down and stores temperature and pressure test data for downloading to a PC. The PAV has a touch-screen controller.

Pressure vessel is designed for operation at up to 115°C and 2.1 Mpa.

Unit comes with:

• 10 stainless steel pans
• air regulator with quick disconnect
• handle for pan rack
• spare O-ring and
• exhaust control

The stainless steel cabinet measures 28 x 18 x 30 inches WDH (710x460x760mm).

The PAV includes a set of ten TFOT specimen pans, a precision anodized aluminum sample holder with lifting handle, and a specimen handling tool.

Additional MOA-2 TFOT pans can be ordered as necessary. (LA-0886-52)

Bottled compressed air with a pressure of at least 325psi (2.24mPa) and a regulator must be user provided.

Meets:  AASHTO R28, ASTM D65231 and EN 14769